This is what I've been riding the past 4 days. It's my go to in solid waves but I've had it out in waist high/onshore to 4ft+ offshore over the weekend and it's been a blast.
6'3, double bump flyers, 4 channel with Widowmaker fin set up. Love this fin set up btw, allows you to draw single fin lines but more thruster like performance in the lip. Uses bigger side bites and smaller center than traditional 2+1 set ups.
Lacey I know your a frustrated shortboarder hanging in a longboard room because there is little action next door so why not have a shortboard room for people like you, special people just like you
Hey Toobz,
Can you expand a bit more on your thoughts on the single fin compared to a standard thruster setup? More hold? I'm looking at getting something for bigger days having recently snapped a mid length in some juice. It was a 2+1 and had good paddle in but didn't really have the hold I was thinking it would. I'm not sure if the problem is rail shape or rocker or a combination of both.
Also going I'm going to go 7'6 next time. Is that too short for a triple stringer?
Any thoughts?
Cheers
Select to expand quoteCTS67 said..
Hey Toobz,
Can you expand a bit more on your thoughts on the single fin compared to a standard thruster setup? More hold? I'm looking at getting something for bigger days having recently snapped a mid length in some juice. It was a 2+1 and had good paddle in but didn't really have the hold I was thinking it would. I'm not sure if the problem is rail shape or rocker or a combination of both.
Also going I'm going to go 7'6 next time. Is that too short for a triple stringer?
Any thoughts?
Cheers
Hey mate,
Yes hold is definitely one benefit I find with this fin set up. Having said that this particular board is quite "refined" compared to my other NPJ's so low volume rails, refined through the tail and very different channel set up which all help in the hold department. Other benefits I like are adjustability with the box fin, obviously moving fin forward really loosens the board up and vice versa. This fin set up seems to also give the board a bigger sweet spot, so essentially allows it to be ridden further forward if you desire. Comes in handy in barrels or if you like to move around on your boards.
With out seeing the board I'm not sure I can give you an answer (or at least my novice opinion) but I suspect chunky/soft rails could of been an issue? Maybe bottom contours creating too much lift if board was designed for smaller waves causing it to skip out? Could be a lot of things.
I definitely think the Widowmaker setup works well in step ups but it depends what you're into. You can get small box fins now so I guess one could run it as a straight thruster if they didn't like the WM set up.
yeeewwwwww ..SHORT BOARDS
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Longboards
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Midlenghts
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Guns
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Fishes
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Minisimmons
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Single Fins
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Retro .... umm errrr maybe not retro
room for all 
Select to expand quoteclimber said..
yeeewwwwww ..SHORT BOARDS
AND
Longboards
AND
Midlenghts
AND
Guns
AND
Fishes
AND
Minisimmons
AND
Single Fins
AND
AND
Retro .... umm errrr maybe not retro
room for all
Oh caarn big G what's wrong with retro
Select to expand quoteAl G said..climber said..
yeeewwwwww ..SHORT BOARDS
AND
Longboards
AND
Midlenghts
AND
Guns
AND
Fishes
AND
Minisimmons
AND
Single Fins
AND
AND
Retro .... umm errrr maybe not retro
room for all
Oh caarn big G what's wrong with retro
Retro outlines yes, boards that are full retro no thanks. Modern bottom contours, rockers and rails please.
Select to expand quoteAl G said..climber said..
yeeewwwwww ..SHORT BOARDS
AND
Longboards
AND
Midlenghts
AND
Guns
AND
Fishes
AND
Minisimmons
AND
Single Fins
AND
AND
Retro .... umm errrr maybe not retro
room for all
Oh caarn big G what's wrong with retro
Cause if they were so good then why do we have evolution too the boards of today .... Im all for a the restoration of a former board, but not the production of a "retro". Even if it said to be a retro with modern twist / tweets / styling etc etc ..cause then it is not a retro , it is evolution to the new.
So, I guess I'll don the flame suit now and get ready
Yeah that's really what i meant mate,I like restored retro boards and original retro boards
Select to expand quoteCuttlefish said..
Did someone say triple stringer?
Bugger, its a 7'4". Is for sale though.
Nice!!!
Select to expand quoteAl G said..
Yeah that's really what i meant mate,I like restored retro boards and original retro boards
Agreed
my goto shorty ATM
Select to expand quoteclimber said..Al G said..
Yeah that's really what i meant mate,I like restored retro boards and original retro boards
Agreed
my goto shorty ATM
is that Sartor subdivision territory.If so its a disgrace what they've done to the place, such an epic spot
Select to expand quoteRicardo1709 said..climber said..Al G said..
Yeah that's really what i meant mate,I like restored retro boards and original retro boards
Agreed
my goto shorty ATM
is that Sartor subdivision territory.If so its a disgrace what they've done to the place, such an epic spot
That's the place. ****ing disgusting what has been done over the hill there.
Select to expand quoteSP said..
Nice looking board? Dims.
Pretty looking location too. 
6.4 x 22.5 x 3
Select to expand quoteSP said..Ricardo1709 said..climber said..Al G said..
Yeah that's really what i meant mate,I like restored retro boards and original retro boards
Agreed
my goto shorty ATM
is that Sartor subdivision territory.If so its a disgrace what they've done to the place, such an epic spot
That's the place. ****ing disgusting what has been done over the hill there.
Yep great place and this is then beach next door .... yes the sub division you speak of has really locked up an area for a select few ... but also degraded the area poorly ??
geez it was so good to surf a shortie on a nice beachie
You just cant beat that.
So kiddies ride ya shorties till you cant anymore.
Dont listen to has been crocks who try to drag you down to their level.
Like macs been saying for years
Ride ya shorties till you cant.
Then slowly die on a mal
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geez it was so good to surf a shortie on a nice beachie
You just cant beat that.
So kiddies ride ya shorties till you cant anymore.
Dont listen to has been crocks who try to drag you down to their level.
Like macs been saying for years
Ride ta5 shorties till you cant.
Then slowly die on a mal
Stoked you had an awesome session... Always love it when you hit a board you haven't surfed for awhile and you just click
Surf whatever makes you happy dude...
I enjoy riding a range of boards, some days are log days, some days are mid cruiser days, some days are fast and sucky and I surf the shorter stuff... That said, i get no joy from trying to pump a 3 fin thruster sb these days, had a red hot crack the other day and nearly hugged Lizzy when i got her back...
But going big because your resigned to not being able to surf shorter stuff is BS, most of us can to get fitter and trim a few kg's and get amongst it, its all a state of mind....
But again, lifes too short to not LOVE your surf experiences... So surf whatever makes you happy
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Theres my first catch for the day.
I was banking on mac though
Nothing worth than witnessing 55 plus guys riding shortboards, its the classic case" the old I get the better I was"
It just looks wrong. You should be pleased with that reply Lacey
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..laceys lane said..
Theres my first catch for the day.
I was banking on mac though
Nothing worth than witnessing 55 plus guys riding shortboards, its the classic case" the old I get the better I was"
It just looks wrong. You should be pleased with that reply Lacey
Listen here buddy
This is shortboard post .
You just can't come in here bagging shortboards.
Rack off to your toes on the nose post or whatever it is you dream of doing
Geez
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..laceys lane said..
Theres my first catch for the day.
I was banking on mac though
Nothing worth than witnessing 55 plus guys riding shortboards, its the classic case" the old I get the better I was"
It just looks wrong. You should be pleased with that reply Lacey
4 yrs for left me heh Mac
